We know that getting a visa for another country is a challenging undertaking, and that having to get a medical as part of this process can be daunting. As Panel Physicians, we're specifically trained and registered to ensure that your medicals are completed as quickly, fairly, and as easily as possible.
Here's why people come to us for their immigration medical:
We can normally get you in within a week of getting touch with us. It then takes approximately 2 working days to receive and review all of the results.
You are welcome to cancel your appointment with no penalty up to 12 hours before your appointment time. If you cancel within 12 hours of your appointment time, then a $70 cancellation fee will apply.
You will need to bring:
Need a interpreter?
If you cannot speak English then you will need a interpreter; this cannot be a family member or relative. We can arrange for a interpreter if required, simply let us know when booking the appointment.
There is an additional cost for a interpreter.
During the medical you’ll have two consultations, one with a nurse and the second with a doctor. We endeavour to make these appointments one after the other, but depending on your urgency this may not always be possible.
The nurse consultation will take approximately 45 minutes. During this time we’ll complete a questionnaire about your health, as well as take measurements of your height and weight. We then take a digital photo which is uploaded to your eMedical case file.
We’ll also do the following tests:
Your consultation with a doctor will take approximately 15 minutes. This is a full physical examination, during which time you may need to remove all clothing except your underwear. The examination will involve physical contact with the doctor.
If you’re a woman over the age of 45 you will also require a breast examination, unless you've had one of the following within the last six months and can provide the results of the exam:
You comfort is important to us so let us know at the time of booking if you prefer either a male or female doctor.
If you have any questions about either of the above consultations, please raise them when you book your medical. You can also ask questions at any stage of the process if you are unsure.
You must use the General Medical if one of the following applies to you:
You must use the Limited Medical if one of the following applies to you:
If you are applying for a visa as the partner or dependent child of a New Zealand citizen or resident and you were not included in, or were withdrawn from the earlier residence application made by your partner or parent then you must use the general certificate.
You may need a chest x-ray. To find out if you do, please contact Immigration New Zealand. They may also advise you upon your application if this is a requirement.
The Health Requirements (INZ 1121) guide has details on the requirements for a chest x-ray.
Children under the age of 11 and pregnant women are not required to have a chest x-ray, unless it is specifically requested by Immigration New Zealand.
You need to book a separate chest x-ray appointment as we don't complete x-rays at the medical centre. Please contact the options below for up-to-date pricing.
Your options for getting a chest x-ray for your medical are:
Wellington
Christchurch
Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui
Auckland - phone 09 529 4850 for bookings at all locations
We can normally get you in within a week of getting touch with us. It then takes approximately 3 working days to receive and review all of the results.
To book an Australian immigration medical you will need to ensure that you have completed your Health Declarations on the ImmiAccount website and have downloaded your referral letter with the HAP ID on it. We will need this HAP ID in order to book your medical.
You are welcome to cancel your appointment with no penalty up to 12 hours before your appointment time. If you cancel within 12 hours of your appointment time, then a $70 cancellation fee will apply.
You will need to bring:
Need a interpreter?
If you cannot speak English then you will need a interpreter; this cannot be a family member or relative. We can arrange for a interpreter if required, simply let us know when booking the appointment.
There is an additional cost for a interpreter.
During the medical you’ll have two consultations, one with a nurse and the second with a doctor. We endeavour to make these appointments one after the other, but depending on your urgency this may not always be possible.
The nurse consultation will take approximately 45 minutes. During this time we’ll complete a questionnaire about your health, as well as take measurements of you height and weight. We then take a digital photo which is uploaded to your eMedical case file.
We’ll also do the following tests:
Your consultation with a doctor will take approximately 15 minutes. This is a full physical examination, during which time you will need to remove all clothing except your underwear. The examination will involve physical contact with the doctor.
Your comfort is important to us so let us know if you prefer either a male or female doctor at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate this for you.
If you have any questions about either of the above consultations, please raise them when you book your medical. You can also questions at any stage of the process if you are unsure.
You'll generally need a chest x-ray if you are 11 years or older, for both permanent and provisional visas. A chest x-ray may not be required for temporary visa applicants. This is often established as part of the health declarations in your ImmiAccount, however, if you are unsure, you will need to confirm with Australian Immigration to confirm your requirements.
You need to book a separate chest X-ray appointment as we don't complete x-rays at the medical centre. Please contact the options below for up-to-date pricing.
Your options for getting a chest x-ray for your medical are:
Wellington
Christchurch
We aim to book you in within a week of getting touch with us. It then takes approximately 3 working days to receive and review all of the results.
As these medicals include urine analysis, your medical needs to be either before your period or 3-4 after your period is finished where applicable. Please ensure that you book your medical accordingly, as failing to do so will delay your medical and also incur extra charges.
You are welcome to cancel your appointment with no penalty up to 12 hours before your appointment time. If you cancel within 12 hours of your appointment time, then a $70 cancellation fee will apply.
You will need to bring:
Need a interpreter?
If you cannot speak English then you will need a interpreter; this cannot be a family member or relative. We can arrange for a interpreter if required, simply let us know when booking the appointment.
There is an additional cost for a interpreter.
During the medical you’ll have two consultations, one with a nurse and the second with a doctor. We endeavour to make these appointments one after the other, but depending on your urgency this may not always be possible.
The nurse consultation will take approximately 45 minutes. During this time, we’ll complete a questionnaire about your health, as well as take measurements of your height and weight. We then take a digital photo which is uploaded to your eMedical case file.
We’ll also do the following tests:
Your consultation with a doctor will take approximately 15 minute appointments. This is a full physical examination, during which time you will need to remove all clothing except your underwear. The examination will involve physical contact with the doctor.
Your comfort is important to us so let us know if you prefer either a male or female doctor at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate this for you.
If you have any questions about either of the above consultations, please raise them when you book your medical. You can also questions at any stage of the process if you are unsure.
You'll generally need a chest x-ray if you are 11 years or older. If you are unsure, you will need to confirm with Canadian Immigration to confirm your requirements.
You need to book a separate chest x-ray appointment as we don't complete X-rays at the medical centre. Please contact the options below for up-to-date pricing.
Your options for getting a chest x-ray for your medical are:
Wellington
Christchurch
Auckland - phone 09 529 4850 for bookings at all locations
